A video clip shows how a 5000 ft long bridge was reduced to rubble in seconds by controlled explosion in China.
The 23 year-old multi-lane structure which spanned across the Gan river in the Jiangxi province was blown up Friday in spectacular fashion where a new structure will be build.
Clip shows how the structure was destroyed and vanished into water within seconds of a loud bang leaving behind a massive cloud of smoke and debris.
The bridge was sealed off and rigged with several tonnes of explosives before the detonation button was pressed.
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The Ji’an Ganjiang Bridge opened to traffic in December 1995, however due to a growing population it was no longer considered safe for the residents. A new structure will be constructed to replace the destroyed one. A new one is set to open in June 2021.
